Local Health Briefs

BRMC participated in 'The Great Central U.S. Shake Out'

Baxter Regional Medical Center participated in "The Great Central U.S. Shake Out" simulated drill on Oct. 17, along with many other organizations across the country.

That morning, notification was received that a large earthquake had occurred and organizations needed to alert staff to earthquake-related pieces of information, including considering what may happen when an earthquake shakes the area and initiating plans for individuals, their families and staff, and determining how to protect all involved.

Suggestions include creating a personal or family disaster preparedness plan on communicating with family, neighbors, and coworkers, and creating an emergency preparedness kit.

This preparedness drill was to encourage the entire community to take time to review plans at home, school or work setting.

Paws for the Cause calendars available

Paws for the Cause 2014 calendars are now available at the Peitz Cancer Support House, located on the Baxter Regional Medical Center campus, across Hospital Drive from the Cline Emergency Center entrance.

The calendars cost $5 each with all proceeds from the project staying in the Twin Lakes area, benefiting cancer patients and their friends and families served by PCSH.

Calendars can be purchased weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call 508-2273.

OMC Blue Jean Ball raises $67,000 for local health care

WEST PLAINS, Mo. - The fifth annual Blue Jean Ball on Sept. 21 drew a crowd of 673 people and raised approximately $67,000 for local health care through the Ozarks Medical Center Foundation.

"We greatly appreciate the support the community has for the Blue Jean Ball," said Ward Franz, executive director of the OMC Foundation.

Proceeds from the event benefit the OMC Foundation, which uses the funds for projects such as OB infant care, the OMC Foundation Endowment, Riverways Hospice, Heart Care Services, the OMC Cancer Treatment Center and building and technology expansion projects.

For more information about the Blue Jean Ball or the OMC Foundation, call (417) 853-5200.

NARMC donates ambulance to American Red Cross

"North Arkansas Regional Medical Center continues its commitment of service to the community. Vehicles designated for critical emergency response used by EMS are rotated out of service when age and mileage criteria are achieved," said Vince Leist, NARMC president and CEO. "On behalf of myself, the crews and staff of NARMC EMS, we are proud we have the opportunity to donate this vehicle."

- From submitted reports

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Local Health Briefs

Baxter Regional Medical Center participated in 'The Great Central U.S. Shake Out' simulated drill on Oct. 17, along with many other organizations across the country.